South Dakota Supreme Court announces March term hearings at Augustana University
The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its March Term of Court at Augustana University in Sioux Falls on March 18 and 19, 2026.
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Second Circuit Treatment Courts announce upcoming graduations in Sioux Falls
The Second Circuit Treatment Courts in Sioux Falls are set to host two graduation ceremonies for participants who have completed their respective programs.
South Dakota Supreme Court affirms lieutenant governor’s tie-breaking vote authority
The South Dakota Supreme Court has released an advisory opinion clarifying the constitutional authority of the Lieutenant Governor to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate.
Pennington County schedules two treatment court graduations for February
Pennington County will host two treatment court graduation ceremonies in February.
South Dakota marks Court Reporting and Captioning Week highlighting essential roles
Court reporters and court recorders play a key role in ensuring that court records are complete, accurate, and reliable.
Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines schedules virtual meeting for January 30
The South Dakota Supreme Court’s Commission on Parenting Time Guidelines is scheduled to meet virtually via Zoom on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. CST.
South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council to hold meeting on January 27
The South Dakota Drug Court Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. CST.
Pennington County DUI Court schedules graduation ceremony for January 28
Pennington County DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on January 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. MST.
Pennington County Mental Health Court schedules graduation ceremony for January 20
Pennington County Mental Health Court will host a graduation ceremony on January 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. MST in Courtroom C5 of the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City.
South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services announces virtual meeting for January 21
The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting on January 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to hold graduation ceremony January 21
The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court will hold a graduation ceremony on January 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Courtroom A of the Yankton County Safety Center.
Fourth Circuit treatment courts announce January graduations in Deadwood and Sturgis
Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court will hold graduation ceremonies in January.
South Dakota Chief Justice highlights judiciary priorities in annual address
On January 14, 2026, Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen of the South Dakota Supreme Court delivered the State of the Judiciary address.
Chief Justice Jensen to deliver State of Judiciary address on January 14
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday, January 14.